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Project: HOPE CHEST

Is it too late for me to have my very own
hope chest? I don't think so. I realize I am a grown woman, married and
with children... and throughout history a hope chest has been used to collect items by young
women in anticipation of married life. But I still would really like
one!*

Hope chest
contents usually include typical dowry items such as clothing (especially a
special dress), table linens, towels, bed linens, quilts and occasionally
dishware. I have always loved the idea of the hope chest and the treasure
they hold.*When we
were younger, it was always a special treat being able to go through mom's cedar
chest. Though it began as a hope chest, it
became a treasure chest for us, as her daughters. It held
treasures. It still holds treasures. "Glimpses into the life of a
young women, the one we call mom." Those cute little earrings from china,
do you know the ones I am talking about? In the light green fabric box with the
wooden clasp. Wooden dishes from Hawaii, she received from Grandpa Burgon.
So many more treasures!*I remember being so jealous, yes jealous,
when Kim had Mike build her one for her room. And more recently, Ryan building
one for his sweetheart. Yes, you Janeal. Silly me, to be
jealous.*It has been awhile now, but I have talked to Mike
about building a couple for Brie and Maddy. Someday, I hope. For a hope
chest. Ha, Ha. *By the way, we have such skilled and talented
brothers, don't we?

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